A message from Lynn LeQuire. Please keep them and Doug’s father, Tom, in your prayers.
Lynn writes:
Jamie, I came across this video and wanted to share if with you. I didn't know if it was something to put on the blog. We are high and dry here in Moorhead.
We do have some worries though, Doug's dad, Tom, had a stroke Wednesday morning. They have transferred him to Fergus Fall to start rehab.
Lynn LeQuire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdxtwROYTgE
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
From Steve & Craig
Craig and I were evacuated Thursday morning. Our neighborhood is one of the handful with contingency dikes behind us (in our case to protect the water treatment plant). We are checking on the house now (hence internet access) and all is fine so far. I hope others are faring well.
Peace,
Steve and Craig
Peace,
Steve and Craig
Harriet Blow update
Harriet called me this morning and said she is at Mercy Hospital in Valley City. She had a hectic ride out there on Friday, but is safe and sound and was resting when I talked with her.
She sends her love to all of us at this time.
She sends her love to all of us at this time.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Harriet Blow evacuated
Harriet Blow, along with all the residents of New Horizons Manor in Fargo, have been evacuated. She called me this noon and did not where she was being evacuated.
Update on Florence Anderson
Sharon Remmen, the daughter of Florence Anderson, called me this morning to tell me that Rosewood on Broadway has been evacuated and that Florence Anderson (a new member at St. Stephen’s) was flown to the University of Mary in Fargo for triage before being temporarily relocated somewhere in either North Dakota or Minnesota.
Please keep Florence and her family and all the residents of Rosewood and other retirement and nursing homes in your prayers.
Please keep Florence and her family and all the residents of Rosewood and other retirement and nursing homes in your prayers.
A Letter to St. Stephen's concerning the flood
Friday March 27, 2009
The Feast of Blessed Charles Henry Brent
Dear Sisters and Brothers of St Stephen’s,
The situation in Fargo-Moorhead seems to grow more critical by the moment due to the rising waters and inclement weather. Many of us are no doubt facing what must appear to be overwhelming moments of physical, mental and spiritual frustration, anger, fear and exhaustion.
At this very difficult time, be assured that each of you are included in my prayers by name. Also be assured that if any of you need anything, I will do as much as I’m capable of doing to help you. Please feel free to contact me by cell: 701-793-1953. If, for some reason, I am unable to answer your call, please leave a message and I will respond as soon as I can.
I have been told that both St. Stephen’s and the Rectory are on some of the highest ground in north Fargo. As long as I am able, I will stay put and remain here. Also, please be assured that, unless I am forced to evacuate, the doors of St. Stephen’s will be open on Sunday morning and the Eucharist will be celebrated as usual at 11:00. Also please know that I understand many of you of you will not be able to attend church because of flooding, relocation or other issues. Please do not endanger yourself or your families in attempting to come to church if you cannot. Please do know, however, that you will all be remembered at the altar on Sunday morning with special intentions.
I will also be updating the St. Stephen’s blog (http://ststephensfargo.blogspot.com) on a regular basis. Please check the blog to for news announcements, prayer requests, cancellations or other items of information. I will also post information of news of fellow parishioners as I hear of them.
Again, be assured of my prayers, my concern and my love for each of you during this difficult time.
-peace,
Jamie+
The Reverend Jamie A. Parsley
Priest-in-charge
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Fargo, North Dakota
A prayer (slightly adapted) from The New Zealand Prayer Book
God of the present moment, God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart; bring hope and courage to all of us who are affected by this flood as we wait in uncertainty. Bring us hope that you will make us the equal of whatever lies ahead. Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided, for your will is health and wholeness; you are God and we need you. Amen.
The Feast of Blessed Charles Henry Brent
Dear Sisters and Brothers of St Stephen’s,
The situation in Fargo-Moorhead seems to grow more critical by the moment due to the rising waters and inclement weather. Many of us are no doubt facing what must appear to be overwhelming moments of physical, mental and spiritual frustration, anger, fear and exhaustion.
At this very difficult time, be assured that each of you are included in my prayers by name. Also be assured that if any of you need anything, I will do as much as I’m capable of doing to help you. Please feel free to contact me by cell: 701-793-1953. If, for some reason, I am unable to answer your call, please leave a message and I will respond as soon as I can.
I have been told that both St. Stephen’s and the Rectory are on some of the highest ground in north Fargo. As long as I am able, I will stay put and remain here. Also, please be assured that, unless I am forced to evacuate, the doors of St. Stephen’s will be open on Sunday morning and the Eucharist will be celebrated as usual at 11:00. Also please know that I understand many of you of you will not be able to attend church because of flooding, relocation or other issues. Please do not endanger yourself or your families in attempting to come to church if you cannot. Please do know, however, that you will all be remembered at the altar on Sunday morning with special intentions.
I will also be updating the St. Stephen’s blog (http://ststephensfargo.blogspot.com) on a regular basis. Please check the blog to for news announcements, prayer requests, cancellations or other items of information. I will also post information of news of fellow parishioners as I hear of them.
Again, be assured of my prayers, my concern and my love for each of you during this difficult time.
-peace,
Jamie+
The Reverend Jamie A. Parsley
Priest-in-charge
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Fargo, North Dakota
A prayer (slightly adapted) from The New Zealand Prayer Book
God of the present moment, God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart; bring hope and courage to all of us who are affected by this flood as we wait in uncertainty. Bring us hope that you will make us the equal of whatever lies ahead. Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided, for your will is health and wholeness; you are God and we need you. Amen.
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